Schedule

"There is considerable debate about whether there is a crisis in the education of young men, who are graduating from high school and college at a lower rate than their female classmates. But there is little doubt of the need for successfully educating young men of color. Dr. Robert M. Franklin has proposed a new definition of what success means.

In studying the effects of war, it is often the immediate, destructive violence or political implications that receive the most attention.

A half-century ago, many scholars believed that modernity would stamp out religious belief. The events of the past two decades - from the heroic role that faith communities played in liberating South Africa to the horror of 9/11 – proved them wrong. Even amidst advances in science, technology and global economics, religion has endured.

Bill Strickland’s simple message – give people the tools they need, treat them with respect, and they will perform miraculous deeds – is as simple as it is profound. From a sleeping bag on the second floor of a dilapidated building he built one of the most extraordinary organizations in America, employing and training thousands.

An IB North America Programme Specialist will be available to facilitate a dialogue among district officials, provide information regarding services available to school districts, as well as answer any individual questions. Please note this session is entirely interactive and does not include a presentation.

Two independent school practitioners will be available to facilitiate a dialogue and answer individual questions regarding issues and challenges facing independent schools. Please note this session is entirely interactive and does not include a presentation.

The PYP Regional Manager will be available to answer individual questions. Please note this session is entirely interactive and does not include a presentation.

The MYP Regional Manager will be available to answer individual questions. Please note this session is entirely interactive and does not include a presentation.

The Diploma Programme Regional Manager will be available to answer individual questions. Please note this session is entirely interactive and does not include a presentation.

The National Institute for Play believes that as play is woven into the fabric of social practices, it will dramatically transform the education we provide our children. In this session, its founder Dr Stuart Brown, will illustrate how play can be a catalyst for learning at any age. When students have fun at learning, they continue to pursue it for its own sake.